Ithaca ITHERM 280, Programmer'S Manual

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Function Enable/Disable Automatic Status Back (ASB)
ASCII
[GS] a <n>
Hexadecimal 1DH 61H <n>
Decimal <29> <97> <n>
Range 0
≤
n
≤
255
Description The [GS] a <n> command selects a status for ASB transmission. ASB is enabled
if any status item is selected. The printer automatically transmits a 4-byte status
message whenever the status changes. Multiple status items can be enabled or
disabled. When <n> = 0, ASB is disabled.
The default depends on the offline mode configuration. If offline buffer full only is
set the ASB is defaulted on. When the printer is disabled by the [ESC] =
command and ASB is enabled, the printer transmits a 4-byte status message
every time the status changes. The paper roll low sensor is an option. If the
printer is not equipped with the paper low sensor, bits 0 and 1 of the third byte
are always on, with paper adequate status. Bit 3 of the second byte is always,
“No error.” The status items are selected using <n> as follows:
- - - - 4 '4 4 '4 4 '4 4 '4 ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) / - : !/ -" / - : !/ -" / - : !/ -" / - : !/ -"
Off 00H <0> Drawer kick-out connector pin 3 status
disabled
0
On 01H <1> Drawer kick-out connector pin 3 status enabled
Off 00H <0> On-line/off line disabled 1
On 02H <2> On-line/off line enabled
Off 00H <0> Error status disabled 2
On 04H <4> Error status enabled
Off 00H <0> Paper roll sensor status disabled 3
On 08H <8> Paper roll sensor status enabled
- - - - Undefined
Table 33 Automatic Status Back (ASB) Values for <n>
Note: This command and the Automatic Status Back feature are licensed
from Epson, and is only available in the Full Epson Emulation of the
firmware. Problems with this command are frequently caused by not using
the correct version of the firmware. Contact Transact sales and/or
technical support for this added cost option.